Letter: Legislators should change decision on Internet cafes

3:40 PM,
Apr. 19, 2013

Written by

David Ryder
Viera

Internet cafes/arcades were licensed by cities, counties and the state to operate under the then existing laws for several years.

This legal right was taken away by the state legislators and the governor and, as a result, thousands of people lost their jobs, taxing entities lost revenue, landlords lost rental income, utilities lost revenue and an entertainment venue for adults was taken from them.

As a reminder to the legislators and governor, gambling exists in Florida. ...